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Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
New design makes the British Transport Police’s 61016 number clearer plus additional funding for CCTV at railway stations.
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders and developed in line with the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) on recovering from an emergency in the UK.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
The College of Policing is consulting on updated guidance that will help police forces respond to emergencies and major incidents.
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
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